September 21st is the Autumn Equinox. Seasonal transitions asks us to adjust our lifestyle to be in balance with nature. It is very common this time of year for children to go back to school and catch colds. Why is this? According to Chinese Medicine, Autumn is associated with the element metal and the organ system of the lungs. During Autumn our lung qi is most vulnerable, this is explains why it is so common during this season to get colds, flu's, and allergies. It is thoug